2008 Mclaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon

A dense nose of cassis and mulberries with coffee and dark chocolate weaving through abackdrop of fine oak. More elegant than previous vintages, the palate offers freshness whilestill delivering concentration and complexity. Youthful flavors of cassis and red currant dancealongside violets, dried herbs and earth, with fine minerally tannins fanning out on the finish.

The nose sings with typical Cabernet characters of cassis, dark plums, blueberries, mint and bell peppers. Youthful and fresh the palate has a lovely leafy berry core than runs the whole way through to a lovely finish of fine mineral tannins. The oak is totally integrated and allows the fruit characters to star.

Ripe blueberries and cassis mingle with violets and leafy aromatics on the lifted nose. There's a touch of spicy oak adding complexity to the typical d'Arenberg soulful earthiness. The palate is still tightly woven with precise Cabernet tannins all sinewy and finely textured. Earthy grip mingles with minerals, graphite and hints of potpourri. The palate is fresh and lively, the ...

Bright, lush and juicy, Jester Cabernet Sauvignon shows a full-bodied palate and mouth-filling richness. 20% of the fruit has been handled in the Amarone manner. This technique of drying fruit adds complexity and fullness and produces soft juicy tannins. Jester Cabernet is upfront and approachable for early appreciation, delivering excellent quality for the price.

Deep ruby. Laid-back aromas of dried cherry, rose and pipe tobacco. Sappy, penetrating red fruit flavors put on weight and gain sweetness with air. Closes with very good length and spiciness, plus a note of floral pastille.

A dense purple, with masses of blueberries, cassis and leather with intense aromas of coffee and mocha. On the palate, spicy lifted and pure, juicy savory tannins, richness and elongated length.

The Thomas Hyland Cabernet Sauvignon is a shining example of the benefits of multi-regional blending. Cabernet sauvignon from the southeast of South Australia, including Coonawarra, often features prominently, bringing perfume and generosity of flavour on the palate; while the addition of ripe, powerful McLaren Vale fruit and elegantly proportioned Cabernet enhance the overall style. The ...

The nose is full of blackcurrant and blueberry characters with a lovely mint leaf lift and a spicy undertone. The characters are ripe, yet remain balanced with touches of florals adding elegance. Dark plum and red fruits are added to the mix before a savoury mid palate emerges with soil characters, hints of coffee, black olive and more spice framed ...